TAFE ‘deficit’ rejected
A reported $17.8 million deficit at Federation Training was largely due to the downward revaluation of assets, according to a TAFE spokesperson.
Planned burns contribute to poor air quality
The Environment Protection Authority in Victoria has warned residents of the Latrobe Valley with pre-existing health conditions to look after themselves while the region faces smoky conditions.
Regional roads and education the winners in state budget
The Latrobe Valley is set to benefit from a number of major statewide announcements in the Victorian budget, with investment in roads and education - and cuts to payroll tax - key areas in this year's economic plan.
Court upgrade ‘surreal’
After months of anticipation the Morwell Football Netball Club finally ran out onto the newly refurbished netball courts at Morwell Recreation Reserve for the first time on Saturday.
Timber delay worries
Gippsland timber bosses have slammed the state government for a lack of action after committing $110 million last year to establish more timber plantations in the region.
Synthetic cannabis seized
Detectives have uncovered a "significant quantity" of synthetic cannabis following raids on a business at Morwell and Warragul on Thursday morning.
Worker memorial’s safety focus
Safety prevention was the focal point at this year's International Workers Memorial Day held at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden on Friday morning.
Stud secures Aussie war horse future
A Tyers horseman is preserving a piece of Australian living history by ensuring the breed of horse used to carry the nation's Diggers through World War I has a thriving future.
Remembering the hidden hardships of war
Glengarry's Dorothy Harris knew what trauma does to the family of those who served in the war.
Warning water rate rise to drain hip pockets
A Melbourne-based legal centre has flagged concerns about plans by Gippsland Water to raise its rates by two per cent following a submission to the Essential Services Commission.
Clothing at hand for those in need
A Traralgon church opened its doors on Friday, April 20 for people who are doing it tough and are in need of free clothes.
Poor air quality hits Valley
A combination of cold weather, planned agricultural burns and increased use of wood heaters has been blamed for the poor air quality in the region over the last week.
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
